James H. Carson Jr.
James Holmes Carson Jr. (February 14, 1935 – August 28, 2015) was an American lawyer.[1] He was appointed North Carolina Attorney General on August 26, 1974, by Governor James E. Holshouser, Jr. after Robert Burren Morgan resigned to devote his attention to a run for the U.S. Senate. Carson then ran in a special election for Attorney General, which he lost to Democrat Rufus L. Edmisten.
James H. Carson Jr. | |
|---|---|
| 45th Attorney General of North Carolina | |
| In office 1974–1975 | |
| Governor | James Holshouser |
| Preceded by | Robert Burren Morgan |
| Succeeded by | Rufus L. Edmisten |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 14, 1935 Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | August 28, 2015 (aged 80) Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | lawyer |
Carson also served two terms in the North Carolina House of Representatives, serving the 36th district, in Mecklenburg County.[2] He died of myelodysplastic syndrome in 2015.[3]
References
- "North Carolina Manual". North Carolina Historical Commission. 24 February 1969 – via Google Books.
- "Our Campaigns - Candidate - James H. Carson Jr". www.ourcampaigns.com.
- "James Carson Jr.'s Obituary on Charlotte Observer". Charlotte Observer.
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